Community Profiles

Camden

Located just 45 minutes outside of Dayton, Camden brims with charm, history, and community support. Camden Comeback — a nonprofit organization dedicated to the town's revitalization and community — plans activities and events and supports businesses and organizations to grow a sense of community. Leaders have an eye on economic development: supporting existing Camden businesses and organizations and fostering new businesses, entrepreneurial thinking, and events that promote smart growth. Camden’s Black Walnut Festival is one of the best in the southwest Ohio area, drawing more than 175 vendors and about 8,000–10,000 visitors each day.

41.0
Median Age
11
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

The median age of Camden residents is 41.

The diversity index of Camden is 10.7, meaning that there is a 11% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

$74,720
Average Household Income
$59,309
Average Disposable Income
942
Housing Units
$234,379
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Camden is $74,720 and projected to be $81,555 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,006, projected to be $33,201 in 2030. 2.27% of households – 46 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $646,145 and the average disposable income is $59,309.

There are 942 housing units in Camden; 576 are owner-occupied, 236 are rented, and 130 are vacant. The average home value is $234,379, with 4 homes built in 2010 or later, and 254 built in 1939 or earlier.

318
Workforce
3.00%
Unemployment Rate
69
Veteran Population
198
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 73 businesses in Camden, employing 668 workers and pulling from a labor force of 695 age 16 and above. 365 workers commute into Camden from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

318 residents both live and work in/around Camden. The average travel time is 28.5 minutes. 10.69% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.46% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 572 drive alone, 38 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 11 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 74 residents work from home.

801 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 112 have associates degrees, 129 have bachelor’s degrees, and 69 hold a graduate or professional degree.